Florence King

You can't pretend to be witty because wit is dry, subtle, lacerating, cynical, elitist, and risque - all impossible to fake. Humor, on the other hand, is broad, soothing, positive, inclusive, and smutty - to make sure everybody gets it. Pretending to be humorous is easy, and a great many people are doing it.

American Writer

Drew Barrymore

My mother used to dress rather risque when I was a kid, and that sort of shocked me. I always thought moms were supposed to wear cardigans and flats, but she was in leather bracelets and minidresses. In hindsight, it was pretty cool, but I'm probably more conservative because of it.

American Actress

Chespirito

I never wrote for children. I wrote with respect for the audience, which I've maintained all my life. Doesn't mean I couldn't be risque, but I did it smartly, without being vulgar.

Mexican Actor

Erika Christensen

I wrote and recorded a song that I highly doubt I will release. The lyrics are somewhat risque. I may have to create an alter ego, and she can be the 'singer.

Romesh Gunesekera

At 16, I started reading trashy stuff, anything slightly naughty and risque.

Sri Lankan Author

Zoe Sugg

I'm not the biggest Miley Cyrus fan. I'm not the risque type.

English Author

Jennifer Coolidge

Standup is just dirtier, a far more risque kind of thing.

Bob Odenkirk

I always wrote risque comedy and crude comedy.

American Actor

John Witherspoon

If something is too risque, don't watch it.

Alexander Woollcott

American Critic

Use 'risque' for subjects that may be too daring or inappropriate for conservative settings.

Social Caution

'Risque' often implies a humorous intention, but be aware of the audience's comfort level.

Humor Context

Different cultures have varying thresholds for what is considered 'risque'. Adjust accordingly.

Cultural Sensitivity

 about such a risque thing, and you can find such sentiments, and even bans, on tattooing throughout history. But while publicly some Brits looked down their noses at tattoos, behind closed doors and away from their noses, lots of people had them.